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April 7, 2023

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Don’t widen the N.J. Turnpike in South Jersey, opponents say in petition challenging 37-mile project

While a $10.6 billion project to widen the Turnpike's Hudson County extension has many vocal critics, another project to widen the highway in South Jersey is also drawing opposition.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Bergen

SUV smashes through front door of N.J. office building. Driver seriously hurt.

The SUV careened into an area of the Bergen County office where two workers normally sit, but both were out sick on Thursday, an employee said.

By Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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What is the incandescent light bulb ban? Here’s what you need to know

Incandescent light bulbs will soon be relegated to the past starting this July, thanks to a forthcoming ban from the Department of Energy

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Co-founders feud over popular hemp-infused seltzer tied to N.J. medical cannabis company

Kenneth VandeVrede, CEO of Hillview Med in Lincoln Park, is accused in a lawsuit of deceiving shareholders, misappropriating funds and other fraud.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Entertainment

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Chaotic Chinese fusion restaurant spices up one of N.J.’s toughest foodie towns | Review

Come for the peking duck, not the service at this Michelin-rated spot

By Stephanie Rizzolo | For NJ Advance Media

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Entertainment

American Idol 2023: Why 2 contestants quit during Hollywood Week

Sara Beth Liebe and Kaya Stewart each left the stage in the span of two days

By Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J.’s Sam Esmail and Emmy Rossum welcome second baby after staying mum on pregnancy

It isn't the first time they've made a 'surprise' baby announcement.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Giants

Ex-Giants and Penn State LB says losing basketball coach was ‘embarrassing’

Micah Shrewsberry left Penn State to coach at Notre Dame this offseason.

By Brian Fonseca | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Pro And College Sports

How does Mets’ Francisco Alvarez rank among rookies? | Top prospect gets called up

New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Álvarez is at Citi Field Friday after Omar Narváez was placed on the injured list.

By Bridget Hyland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs FREE LIVE STREAM (4/7/23): Watch MLB on Apple TV+ | Time, TV, channel

The Texas Rangers face the Chicago Cubs in a regular season game on Friday, April 7, 2023 (4/7/23) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

By Ryan Novozinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Obituaries

Abbott, Dorothy G.

Beloved Wife & Mother, Formerly of Roselle Park, 78 Dorothy G. Abbott (nee Martin), 78, of Macungie, PA., died after an extended illness on .....

Coless, Thomas L.

Army Veteran, Chemist, father, grandfather, great-grandfather Thomas L. Coless, 93 of Lewiston, NY formerly of Maplewood, NJ passed away on April 4, 2023. Visitation .......

Donovan, Thomas W.

IT Specialist, Former Jerseyan, Worked With Rescue Dogs Thomas Donovan, 63, of Henderson, Nevada passed away suddenly March 20th 2023. Tom was born in .....

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